Good Day
Oakland
Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ ABC7 Eyewitness News partners with sister ABC stations to help local food banks through Feeding America, where every donated dollar provides up to four meals. All-day coverage is set for May 29, and community members are encouraged to donate locally. ABC7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Kitava opened a Walnut Creek restaurant + has branches in North Oakland and Albany; Zeng’s Family Kitchen opened a kiosk in Swan’s Market in Old Oakland offering lunch and dinner, and Neighborhood Sports Club will hold its grand opening on Saturday, May 16 at 100 Second St., Oakland. The Oaklandside
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Scott Vincent Borba, co-founder of Oakland-based e.l.f. Cosmetics, is preparing to become a Catholic priest and will be ordained May 23 in Visalia by the Diocese of Fresno. He left behind a high-profile life for a humble seminary routine (rare among seminarians over 50). ABC7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ LaShante Scott became the first Black principal & first woman to lead Oakland's Thornhill Elementary earlier this year. She aims to build a community where every student and family feels welcomed & supported. Oakland Voices
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ On May 1, Oakland resident Scott Gottesman captured a video of a mama squirrel gripping a feeder pole to reach bird food in the Lower Rockridge/Bushrood area. Wildlife experts advised careful tree trimming during nesting season + neighbors have widely shared the acrobatic moment on NextDoor. KTVU
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Data from Zillow shows Oakland home values hit a 10-year low in March as median prices fell over 11% due to rising mortgage and insurance rates + weak condo interest, while single-family home prices dropped only 3%. KTVU
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Elvin Bishop Big Fun Trio
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Check ticket prices for entry — Enjoy a raucous night of high-energy blues and spirited guitar from the legendary Elvin Bishop.
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Floetry Live Performance
7-10 PM — Paramount Theatre Oakland — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful blend of Neo Soul, RnB, and Hip Hop from the dynamic duo of Floetry.
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Tik Talk Interactive Storytelling
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Quinn's Lighthouse — Entry fee not specified — Experience captivating live storytelling with a mix of seasoned and emerging voices.
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Kenny Lattimore Live Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets available — Experience the soulful sounds of Kenny Lattimore with hits spanning over 20 years.
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Adventures in Filipino American Genealogy
4:30-6 p.m. — FamilySearch center — Free entry — Discover tools for researching family history in the Filipino American diaspora.
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Eric Darius Live Performance
7:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. — Yoshi's — Ticketed event — Experience the captivating energy of saxophonist Eric Darius as he fuses Jazz with R&B and Hip-Hop at Yoshi's.
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The Space Between the Stars: A Concert Experience
7:30 PM - 1:30 AM — Chabot Space & Science Center — Ticket prices vary — Explore the cosmos through an immersive concert blending music and science.
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Smooth Jazz Alley Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Ticket info unavailable — Experience the fusion of jazz, R&B, soul, and funk from a top Bay Area collective.
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Lindsey Webster Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — Yoshi's Oakland — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of Billboard #1 artist Lindsey Webster as she performs her latest hits and timeless favorites.
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An Evening Under The Stars: Grown Folks Prom
8-11 p.m. — The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill — $35-40 — Celebrate a sophisticated prom night under the stars with music, a photo booth, and delicious seafood.
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